Adobe hacked: customer data, source code compromised

4 October 2013 It's been a while since the last major global data breach (in 2011 it felt like one a week) But of all companies, Adobe should know better. It's a good thing they have Brian Krebs to tell them. For this and more stories, see below and go to the IT Pro page. Happy reading. Lia Timson, Technology Editor, ltimson@fairfaxmedia.com.au Adobe hacked: customer data, source code compromised Adobe has revealed it was the victim of sophisticated cyber attacks on its networks by hackers who accessed data belonging to millions of customers along with the source code to some of its popular software titles. Tweet away but the boss is watching Employers are allowing workers private internet use but there are strings attached, reports Nate Cochrane. Gates, Ballmer seek re-election Chairman Gates and retiring CEO Ballmer are standing for re-election despite recent moves to oust them. Silk Road shut down, boss arrested US authorities charged a man with running Silk Road, a popular online black market for drugs. Court papers filed in the case in New York accuse him of engaging in a "massive money-laundering" operation and of trying to arrange a murder-for-hire. Advertisement Banks sharpen focus on mobile, tablets Australia's first internet bank is shifting its focus from websites to mobile apps as it seeks new ways to serve customers. ATO ramps up cyber-snooping Australian Taxation Office bosses have stepped up cyber-snooping on their employees, union alleged.   $16m cash injection a boon for Readify Graeme Strange has 16 million new reasons to smile after a cash injection buys Readify time and 150 new staff. Bulk of IT spend tipping away from CIOs Responsibility for IT budgets is slipping away from CIOs as business units increase their involvement in technology strategy and purchasing decisions. UK seeks full cyber warfare capability Britain will recruit hundreds of computer experts to defend its vital networks against cyber attacks and launch high-tech assaults of its own, Defence Secretary Philip Hammond said on Sunday. Ballmer's 'time of my life' New video has emerged of outgoing Microsoft boss Steve Ballmer bidding a very emotional farewell to a packed stadium at an annual employee meeting likely to be his last. We've sent you this email because your email address garn14.tech@blogger.com has been registered for a Fairfax Media membership. You can unsubscribe from this email at any time. At Fairfax Media, we'll never ask for your personal or credit card information via email. If you receive a suspicious email claiming to offer Fairfax Media services in exchange for your details, please delete it. Copyright © 2013 Fairfax Media Privacy Policy Conditions of Use Unsubscribe